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J. H. "PROUD 



THE 

Americanized 

French 

Cutting Method 



BY 

A. H. PROUD 



This simple method is given by short measures. The correct proportions of sizes and full instructions 

for drafting the various up-to-date styles of coats, vests and pants. There are twenty - 

eight different diagrams in this text book, all of which are illustrated. 



Copyrighled 1906 by A. H. Proud. Chicago. Illin 



1906 
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 



ILIBRARY5reO«3HES3 
Two Coplss Received 

OCT 27 1906 

T. CMyrleM Entry 

^W^i", ' 7" la 

CLAsilA XXC, NO, 



/NDEX 

Preface 5 

The Measuring of the Man 6 

Table of Coat Proportions 7 

Single Breasted Sack 8-9 

Double Breasted Sack 10-" 

The Corpulent Form Sack 12-13 

Military Blouse H-iS 

Tuxedo 1^-17 

The Sleeve 18-19 

Bon Jour Coat — "Morning Coat" 20-21 

The Corpulent Form Cutaway 22-23 

French Frock Coat 24-25 

Dress Coat 26-27 

Bon Soir Coat— "Day Coat" 28-29 

Clerical Coat 30-31 

Police Uniform Coat 32*33 

Full Box Overcoat 34-35 

Bell Bottom French Overcoat 36-37 

Flowing French Paletot 38-39 

French Surtout 40-41 

Paddock 42-43 

French Ulster 44-45 

Inverness 4^-47 

French Waistcoat 48-49 

Double Breasted Vest 50-51 

Vest for Corpulent Form 52-53 

Full Dress Vest 54-55 

Easy Method Trousers 56-57 

The Peg Top Trousers 58-59 

The Corpulent Form Trousers 60-61 

Riding Breeches , . .; 62-63 

Proportion Table for Trousers 64 



PREFACE 



At no period in the history of the American pubhc has the necessity of an "Americanized- 

/ \ French Metod of Cutting " been so imperative to cutters as at the present day. So 

keen is the competitive spirit of the age that supreme knowledge is necessary to all in 

the struggle for advancement. A simple method of easy cutting is the best system in every 

respect, as it prohibits the cutter from troubling his brain with many lines and explanations 

This is essentially a practical and up-to-date method. 

The ambition of the writer is to give every American cutter a treasure of invaluable 
knowledge, a manual of study and a work of reference; and while it is simple, progressive and 
interesting in style, it is an aid in diverting from exact mathematics. An important matter in this 
simple method is the self teaching of all garment cutting without the aid of instructors. 

There are several reasons for the existence of this text book: First of all and perhaps 
the greatest reason is that it is due to the often repeated request of cutters who, like myself, have 
spent many fascinating hours in the study of successful cutting by the method of exact mathematics 

I have now been cutting in America about twenty-four years. Previous to this time 1 was 
cutting in France, using the French method by centimeter. In 1881 1 came to the United States 
and used the same system by inches (one inch is equal to two and a half centimeters), continuing 
the same until the present time. I find this method to be correct in every particular. There can 
be no mistake made and it is very simple when you once thoroughly understand it. 1 believe it 
necessary to introduce this book to the American cutter as its methods give the best results, and 
it is easy to adopt and eminently practical. 

All that is required is a careful, attentive study of its undeviating rules, and result will follow 
as certain as a correct result follows true calculations in mathematics. 

Hoping that the cutters of America will gain pleasure and profit from this book, 1 put it 

forth on its own ments and, whether it lives or dies, 1 shall at least have the pleasure of knowmg 

I have performed a work that 1 love, and sincerely hope it will be of great benefit to my fellow 

craftsmen. 

Yours respectfully, 

A. H. PROUD. 



The Measuring of the Man or How to Measure 



BEFORE measuring the customer, it is better to see that the sides of the vest are not loose. 
If necessary pin up both sides of the vest and see that the center seam of back is in the 
right place. Use the ordinary division square. First place the square under the right 
and left arms neither too tight nor too loose, making a chalk mark above top of square 
on each side of back and across the center seam. Then find the socket bone or the point above 
back collar button where it is necessary for the seam of coat collar to come. Measure to the 
scye depth. To get the waist length: Put the line around the natural waist and mark at the 
waist hollow part of the back just above the hip bone, then six inches down for the hip. Pro- 
ceedmg to the measure. 

First, place the square under the arm with the long end down and parallel with the arm, 
measure sleeve length as long as customer may desire. Now measure from the socket bone to 
the scye depth, then to the natural and fashionable waist line and then to the full length. Now 
using a little under the arm square with the tape attached : Place it under the arm and measure 
from front to the back button for the strap measure. Then without removing square get over 
shoulder measure, front and under the arm, over the blade bone to the center seam of back for 
the blade measure. 

Then breast measure : Pass the tape line close under the arms with tape over the most 
prominent part of blade bone neither too tight nor too loose. Waist, hollow part of back and 
around largest part of seat. All measures are taken over the vest. 

The principal foundation of cutting is the breast and also the short measures. The simple 
method in this book gives all drafts by short measures. 

THE VEST 

If measured for a suit, all that is needed is the openmg and full length measure, side and back. 

THE TROUSERS 

Measure the outside seam from hip bone to the top of heel. For the inseam have the 
trousers well drawn up and measure from the crotch to the top of heel. Then the waist, hip, 
thigh, knee and bottom. If the figure is corpulent, measure from the crotch up over the stomach 
for the rise. 

In the trousers the principal thing is the seat measure which gives the regular proportions to 
the pants. If these measures are well taken it never fails to make a perfect fit. 

THE OVER COAT 

All over coats should be drafted from two to three inches larger than the regular breast 
measure, according to the material used. 

THE AUTHOR. 



Table of Proportions for Coats 

Before I commence the instructions, I herewith give you a table of proportions. The following 
measures are a guide for correct proportions as taken on the vest, and m applying should be added to the 
measures for the making as follows: 



To Scye depth, . 
To Blade, . . 



. 3-4 inch 
1 1-2 inch 



To Strap, . 

To Overshoulder, 



3-4 inch 
3-4 inch 



Breast 


Waist 


Depth 


Blade 


Strap 


Over 
Shoulder 


Waist 
Length 


32 


■ 

28 


7 1-2 


10 


r 

10 1-2 


15 


15 3-4 


33 


29 


7 7-8 


10 1-4 


10 3-4 


15 1-2 


16 


34 


30 


8 


10 1-2 


11 


16 


16 1-4 


35 


31 


8 1-4 


10 7-8 


11 1-4 


16 1-2 


16 1-2 


36 


32 


8 1-2 


11 


11 3-4 


17 


16 3-4 


37 


33 


8 5-8 


11 1-4 


12 


17 1-4 


17 


38 


34 


8 7-8 


11 1-2 


12 1-4 


17 1-2 


17 1-4 


39 


35 


9 


12 


12 1-2 


17 3-4 


17 1-2 


40 


36 


9 1-4 


12 1-4 


12 3-4 


18 1-4 


17 3-4 


41 


37 


9 3-8 


12 1-2 


13 


18 1-2 


18 


42 


38 


9 1-2 


12 3-4 


13 1-4 


18 3-4 


18 


43 


40 


9 5-8 


13 


13 1-2 


19 


18 


44 


42 


9 3-4 


13 1-4 


13 3-4 


19 1-4 


18 


45 


43 


9 7-8 


13 3-8 


14 


19 1-2 


18 


46 


44 


10 


13 1-2 


14 1-4 


19 3-4 


18 


47 


45 


10 1-8 


13 5-8 


14 1-2 


20 


18 


48 


46 


10 1-4 


13 3-4 


14 3-4 


20 1-4 


18 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



SINGLE BREASTED SACK 



The following measures are the additions for making: 

To depth scye.... ^ inches To strap (*) 54 inches 

To blade i;-4 inches To overshoulder. . . ^ inches 



This draft is produced by the following 

Depth scye 9M inches 

Waist length 17^ inches 

Hip 23 inches 

Full length 33 inches 

Strap 1 1 5^ inches 

Square lines A E and A Z. 
A to B is 9^ inches the depth of scye. 
C is waist length 17M inches. 
A to D is hip length 23 inches. 
A to E is full length 33 inches. 
Square out from A B C D and E. 
F is half way between A and B. 
B to the star dot is 54 inch. 
At C go in J4 inch. 

Draw a line from F to i square down to 12. 
B to G is ^ inch. 

From G to H is half of full breast 19 in. 
H to O is 2^ inches. 1 

O to P is lV4 inches. 
H to I is I-I2 breast measure. 
H to J is J4 breast measure. 
J to K is J4 inch. 
L to J is 54 of breast measure. 
M to L is J4 inch. 

Square down from J through 5 to get 9. 
Apply blade measure from G to J 11% plus iVa inches, 13 
inches and square up. 
Draw a line down from M and up from L. 
From L to N is ij4 inches 
N to T is J4 of breast. 
T to S is J4 inch. 

A to Q is 54 inch more than 1-6 of breast. 
Q to R is s/s inch. 
Draw a line from R to S. 

Square down from M to 30 and shape the back. 
Measure the back A to R. 



measurements with the allowances : 
Overshoulder ....18^ inches 

Blade 13 inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 34 inches 

Seat 40 inches 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure iij4 inches net. 
Draw a line from F to X to get V. 

V to W is J4 inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus }i inch from G to 
4 and J to W is i8j4 inches. 
Square out from X to Y. 

Y to 19 is 1-6 breast measure. 

X to U is 54 inch less than R to S. 
Shape the gorge, shoulder, arm scye and the front edge 
from 19 through P 6 and 7. 
5 to 6 is 5/2 of waist. 
2 to 5 Js 54 of waist. 

8 to 5 is I inch. 

9 to 10 is yi of Sieat. 
II to 10 is 2!/2 inches. 

Shape the side of forepart as indicated. 
Sweep from 30 to 13 pivoting at L. 
Sweep from 13 to 14 pivoting at X. 
Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 21 to 15. 

17 to IS is 154 inches. 
16 to IS is 154 inches. 

18 to 20 is 1% inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



•if you measure the strap from A to R and G to X there 
should be % of an inch added. But when you measure 
from A to R and I to X there is no allowance. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



PLATE I. 




PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



DOUBLE BREASTED SACK 



This draft is produced by 

Depth scye 9% 

Waist length >I7% 

Hip length ,..23 

Full length ........ 33 

Strap iiVa 

Square lines A E and A Z. 

A to B is g% inches depth scye. 

C is waist length 17% inches. ; 

A to D is hip length 23 inches. 

A to E is full length 33 inches. 

Square out from A B C D and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to the star dot is % inch. 

Draw a line from F to i square down to 24. 

B to G is Vi inch. 

From G to H is half of full breast 19 inches. 

H to O is 2% inches. 

O to P is iJ4 inches. 

H to I is 1-12 breast measure. 

H to J is 1-3 of breast measure. 

J, to K is V2 inch., 

L to J is % of breast measure. 

M to L is % inch. 

Square down from J through 5 to get 9. 

Apply blade measure from G to J. 

11^ plus i>4 inches 13 inches and square up. 

Draw a line down from M and up from L. 

From L to N is i9i inches. 

N to T is % of breast. 

T to S is ^ inch. 

A to Q is ^ inch more than 1-6 of breast. 

Q to R is % inch. 

Draw a line from R to S. 

Square down from M to 3 and shape the back. 

Measure the back' A to R. 



the following measurements with allowance> : 

inches Over shoulder 18% inches 

inches Blade 13 inches 

inches Bileast 38 inches 

inches Waist 34 inches 

inches. Seat" 40 inches 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure 11V2 inches 
net. 
-Draw a line from F to X to get V. 

V to W is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from 9 to 4 
and J to W 18% inches. 
Square out from X to Y. 

Y to 23 is 1-6 breast measure. 

X to U is % inch less than R to S. 
Shape the gorge, shoulder and arm scye. 
5 to 6 is J/2 of waist. 
2 to 5 is 1-3 of waist. 

8 to 2 is I inch. 

9 to 10 is 1-3 of seat. 
IT to 10 is 2^ inches. 

Shape the side and forepart as indicated. 

Sweep from 3 to 13 pivoting at L. 

Sweep from 13 to 14 pivoting at X. 

P to Y is 2% inches for the double breasted addition. 

iG to 6 is the same. 

7 to IS is 13% inches. 

20 to 23 IS 2 inches. 

Shape the front edge from 20 to 15. 

Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 
Draw a creased hne from 16 to 15. 

17 to 19 is iVi inches. 

18 to 17 is 1% inches. 
22 to 23 is iVz inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



11 



PLATE II. 




12 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



THE CORPULENT FORM SACK 



DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED 



This drafl is produced by the followins 

Depth sc>e 10% inches 

Waist length l85'2 inches 

Hip length 23% inches 

Full length 33 inches 

Strap 13 inches 

Square lines A E and A Z. 

A to B is 10% inches. 

C is waist length 18% inches. 

A to D is hip length 23% inches. 

A*"to E is full length 32 inches. 

Square out from A B C D and E. 

G is half way between A and B. 

B to the star dot is % inch. 

At C go in I inch. 

Draw a line from F to i. square down to 12. 

B to G is 54 incli. 

From G to H is half of breast 21 inches. 

H to O is 2V4 inches. 

O to P is 154 inches. 

H to I is Vg breast measure. 

H to J is 1-3 breast measure. 

J to K is J4 inch. 

L to J is 54 of breast measure. 

M to L is % inch. 

Square down from J through 5 to get 9. 

Apply blade measure from G to J 12% plus 1% inches 
1414 inches and square up. 

Draw a line down from JNI and up from L. 

From L to N is 1% inches. 

N to T is ^ inch more than ^ of breast measure. 

T to S is % inch. 

A to Q is 5/^ inch more than 1-6 of breast. 

Q to R is % inch. 

Draw a line from R to S. 

Square down from M to 3 and shape the back. 

Measure the back A to R. 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure 13 inches 
net. 

Draw a line from F to X to get V. 

V to W is % inch. 



measurements with the allowances : 

Overshoulder 20% inches 

Blade 14^ inches 

Breast 42 inches 

Waist 40 inches 

Seat 43 inches 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from G 
to 4 and J to W 20% inches. 
Square out from X to Y. 
Y to 22 is 1-6 breast measure. 
X to U is V4 inch less than R to S. 
Shape the gorge, shoulder and arm scye. 
5 to 6 is ^ of breast measure. 
2 to 5 is 1-3 of breast measure. 

8 to 2 is I inch. 

9 to 10 is 1-3 of seat. 

10 to II is Vs of seat. 

Shape the side of forepart as indicated. 

Sweep from 3 to 13 pivoting at L. 

Sweep from 13 to 14 pivoting at X. 

Finish the front edge of single breasted sack from 22 
to 25 as represented. 

P to iji is 2V4 inches for the double breasted addi- 
tion. 

16 to 6 is the same. 
7 to IS is 1% inches. 

Finish the front edge of double breasted sack as repre- 
sented from 20 to 15. 

After cutting the forepart cut down on the straight arm 
line from 31 to 30 the scye to the pocket and open the 
cut at the scye from 31 to 34. 

Draw a line from 26 to 28 and overlap 27 to 29 for 
large .forms, reshape the bottom from 32 to IS, as gives 
a good result, and the fullness is thrown to the bottom. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 16 and 21 to 17. 

17 to 19 is iVi inches, 
ig to 18 is 1% inches. 
23 to 24 is i>2 inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



13 



PLATE III. 




14 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



MILITARY BLOUSE 



This draft is produced by 

Depth scye lo 

Waist length i8 

Hip length 24 

Full length 31 

Strap 12% 

Square lines A E and A 18. 
A to B is 10 inches the depth scye. 
C is waist length 18 inches. 
A to D is hip length 24 inches. 
A to E is full length 31 inches. 
Square out from A B C D and E. 
F is half way between A and B. 
B to the star dot is % inch. 
At C go in % inch. 

Draw a line from F to i square down to 21. 
B to G is % inch. 

From G to H is half of full breast 19 inches, 
H to P is 3 inches, 
P to I is ^ inch. 
H to I is Vs breast measure. 
H to J is 1-3 of breast measure. 
J to K is ^ inch. 

M to J is % more than }4 of breast measure. 
L is half way between M to J. 
M to N iJ4 inches. 
N to O is the same. 

Square down from J through 8 to get 11. 
Apply blade measure from G to J 12 plus iVa 
13V2 inches and square up. 
Draw a line down from O and up from M. 
M to J is 1-6 breast measure. 
S to U is ^2 inch more than 1-6 of breast, 
U to V is V2 inch. 



the following measurements with allowances : 

inches Overshoulder ig^A inches 

inches Blade 13^2 inches 

inches Breast 38 inches 

inches Waist 34 inches 

inches Seat 40 inches 

A to Q is Vi inch more than 1-6 of breast. 
Q to R is % inch. 
Draw a line from R to W. 

Square down from O to T and shape the back. 
Measure the back A to R. 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure 12% inches 
net. 

Draw a line from F to X to get Y. 
Y to Z is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from G 
to 4 and J to Z 1954 inches. 
Square out from X to 22. 
22 to 20 is 1-6 of breast. 
X to W is Vi inch less than R to V. 
X to 19 is ^- of breast. 
19 to 20 is % inch. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 
8 to 9 is % of waist. 
7 to 8 is Vs of waist. 
6 to 7 is I inch. 
5 to 6 is 4 inches. 
3 to s is % inch, 
inches 11 to 12 is 1-3 of seat. 

13 to 12 is 2;/2 inches. 
Shape the side of forepart as indicated. 
Sweep from 14 to 16 pivoting at X. 
Shape the front edge from 20 through i, 10 and 16. 
Cut the fish out from L to 17 as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



15 



PLATE IV. 




16 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



TUXEDO 

PEAKED AND SINGLE LAPEL 



This draft is produced by 

Depth scye 9% 

Waist length 17% 

Hip length 23 

Full length 32 

Strap 11V2 

Square lines A E and A Z. 
A to B is 9% inches the depth scye. 
C is waist length 17% inches. 
A to D is hip length 23 inches. 
A to E is full length 32 inches. 
Square out from A B C D and E. 
F is half way between A and B. 
B to the star dot is % inch. 
Draw a line from F to I square down to 22. 
B to G is % inch. 

From G to H is half of full breast 19 inches. 
H to O is 2V4 inches. 
O to P is lyi inches. 
H to I is Vs breast measure. 
H to J is 1-3 breast measure. 
J to K is '/2 inch. 
L to J is Vi of breast measure. 
M to L is % inch. 

Square down from J through S to get g. 
Apply blade measure from G to J 11V2 plus 1V2 
13 inches and square up. 
Draw a line down from M and up from L. 
From L to N is iVa inches. 
N to T is Vi of breast. 
T to L is ;/2 inch. 

A to Q is % inch more than 1-6 of breast. 
Q to R is % inch. 
Draw a line from R to S. 
Square down from M to 3 and shape back. 



the following measurements with allowances : 

inches Overshoulder i8V4 inches 

inches Blade 13 inches 

inches Breast 38 inches 

inches Waist 34 inches 

inches Seat 40 inches 

Measure the back A to R. 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure li'/2 inches 
net. 

Draw a line from F to X to get V. 

V to W is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from 
G to 4 and J to W 1854 inches. 
Square out from X to Y. 

Y to 19 is V2 inch more than 1-6 of breast measure. 
X to U is % inch less than R to S. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

5 to 6 is % of waist. 

6 to 18 is 1]4 inches. 
2 to 5 is 1-3 of waist. 

. 8 to 2 is I inch. 

9 to 10 is 1-3 of seat. 
II to 10 is 2'/2 inches. 
Shape the side of forepart as indicated. 
Sweep from 3 to 13 pivoting at L. 
inches Sweep from 13 to 7 pivoting at X. 

Shape the front edge from 20 to 7 as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 14 to 15. 

17 to 15 is i]4 inches. 

15 to 16 is jH inches. 

19 to 21 is iVa inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



PLATE V. 




PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



THE SLEEVES 



Square lines A B and A C. 

A to G is 1-12 arm scye. 

G to E is >4 arm scye. 

E to F is 1 inch and E to D is same. 

Square across from E D and F. 

E to H is >^ of arm .scye 9 inches. 

Draw a line from G to H. 

G to H is % inch more than '4 arm scye. 

Apply the length to J and scjuare across 

line to K 
1 to 1 is 1 >4 inches. 
J to K is 6^4 inches. 
N is half way between H and J. 
Square line from N to L. 
L to M is |4 inch. 
G to O is IX inch. 

to P is X inch. 

1 to Z is 1-6 of arm scye. 

Sweep from T to G, pivoting at Z. 
R to S is -'4 inch and S to T is same. 
V to N is >< inch and N to U is 1 % inch 
Fini.sh as represented. 




FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



19 



PLATE VI. 




20 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



BON JOUR COAT 



This draft is produced by foUowins 

Depth scye 9% inches 

Natural waist 17 U inches 

Fashionable waist 19 i( inches 

Full length 38 inches 

Strap 12 inches 

Square lines A E and A 22. 

From A to B is 9'^ inches the depth of scye 

A to C is natural waist 17^4 inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist 193,:|: inches. 

A to E is 38 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to star dot is U inch. 

At D to 8 go in }i inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to E. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
19 inches. 

H to N is 2^4 inches, N to O is IX inches. ' 

1 to H is 1-12 brea.st measure. 

H to K is 1-3 of breast measure. 

K to J is }i inch. 

L is haU way between M to K. 

K to M is '4 of breast measure. 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 11% plus IK inches 13X inches, 

M to X is 1-6 breast rrieasure. 

X to S to >^ inch le«s than 1-6 breast measure. 

S to R is >4 inch. 

From A to P is X inch more than 1-6 breast. 

P to Q is ^ inch. 

Draw a line from Q to R and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to Q, apply to 1 and up to W 
the strap measure 12 inches net. 

Draw a line from W to F to get U, 

U to V is )i inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus U inch from G 
to 30 and J to V IS-H' inches. 

Square out from W to 23. 

23 to 24 is yi inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

Draw a line from U to 24 to get gorge. 

W to T is X inch less than P to Q. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 



measurements with allowances : 

Overshoulder IS^* inches 

Blade 13X inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 34 inches 

C to 8 is "2 inch. 

8 to V is 1-6 waist measure. 

Z to 3 is j/2 inch. 

4 to 3 is 1-3 waist measure. 

Y to 4 is -H inch. 

4 to 5 is ,'A of waist measure. 

5 to 6 is the same. 

6 to 7 is 1% inches. 

D to 9 and 9 to 10 is the same as from C to 8 and 8 
to V. 

Square down from 10 to get 21. 
Sweep from 12 to 13 pivoting at W. 

7 to 13 is 1-3 of breast measure. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 5, 15 and 16. and square down to 14. 

15 to 16 is yi inch. 

Shape the top of skirt as represented from 12 through 
to 16 and 13. 

From 5 to 14 is 1-3 of breast and square with the 
line 14, , 

Draw a line to 17. 

From 14 to 17 is }i of seat measure. 

17 to 19 IS y2 inch 

Crease the back spring line from 12 to IS, rounding it 
■4 inch at 19. 

Shape the front of skirt, rounding it from 13 to 2 and 
the bottom from 20 to 18. 

Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a crea.sed line trom 21 to 25. 

27 to 25 is IX inches. 
25 to 26 is II4' inches. 

28 to 29 is I'yi inches. 

Shape the collar, and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



21 



PLATE VII. 




22 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



THE CORPULENT FORM CUTA^VAY 



This (lr;ift is pr,i(iuced by the following measuremetits with allowances 



Depth sfvc UlX inches 

Xatural waist 16^4 inches 

Fashionable waist IS-?^: inches 

Full length. 37 inches 

Strap 14 inches 

S()iiare lines A E and A 26. 

A to B is 1U>+ inches. 

A to C is natural waist, 1654; inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist IS5.4' inches. 

A to E is full length 37 inches. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to the star dot is '^ inch. 

B to G is half of full breast 21 inches. 
G to M is Zyi inches. 

M to N is 1 J'^ inches. 

G to I is 1-3 of breast measure. 

I to H is >^ of breast measure. 

I to J is ^ inch. 

J to L is /4' of breast measure. 

L to K is 2. '4 inches. 
Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from B to I 12|-4^ plus l}.4 inches 14>4 inches. 

L to Z is '4 inch more than 1-6 breast. 

Z to S is 1-6 breast measure S to R is 'A inch. 

From A to O is '4 inch more than 1-6 of breast. 

() to P is 4i inch. 

Draw a line from P to R and shape the back. 

M'^asure the bick from A to P. 

Apply to 1 and up to X the strap measure 14 inches 
net. 

Draw a line h-om X to F to get V. 

V to W is -'4 inch. 

Apply the overshoukler measure jilus -'+ inch from B 
to O and I to W 21 inches. 

Square out from X to 40. 

40 to Z2 is 1-6 breast measure. 

X to 23 is 1-12 of breast. 



Overshoulder 


., 21 inches 


Blaue 


14'4 inches 


Breast 


... 42 inches 


Waist 


44 inches 



Draw a line from Z2 to Z3 to get gorge. 

X to U is '4 inch less than P to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

X to 25 is crea.sed line. 

C to V is 's of waist measure. 

V to 5 is 1 inch. 

5 to V is 1-3 of waist measure. 
7 to S is }4 ii'iCh. 

9 to 10 is yi waist measure and from 10 to the front 
line is % inch. 

D to 4 and 4 to 6 is the .same as from C to Y and 
Y to 5. 

Square a line down from 4 to get T. 

6 to 11 is yi iijch. 

Sweep from 11 to 13, pivoting at X. 
12 to 13 i.s 1 inch. 

Take out ,'4 inch V from 19, 20 and 21 and shorten 
front of forepart the same amount as 20 to 21. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 9 and square down to 14. 

Sliape the top of skirt as represented from 11 through 
21, 20 and IS. 

18 to 13 is ■»+ inch. 

From 9 to 14 is 6)4 inches. 

Square with line 14. 

Draw line to 15 from U to 15 is '. of the seat. 

15 to 17 is }i inch. 

Crease the back sprin.t; line from 11 to 16, rounding 
it .y inch at 17. 

Shape the front o( skirt, rounding it from IS to 16. 

Finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



U 



PLATE VIII. 




24 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FRENCH FROCK COAT 



'I'his draft is produced by the following measurements with alUnvanees : 



Depth scye 9^ inches 

Natural waist 17?^ inches 

Fashionable waist....l9% inches 

Full lensrth 46 inches 

Strap 12 inches 



Overshoulder 18^^ inches 

Blade .... . 13^ inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 34 inches 



Square lines A E and A 25. 

From A to B is 9H inches the depth of scye. 

A to C is natural waist l?^^ inches. 

A to I) is fashionable waist; \9}4 inches. 

A to E is 46 inches,, full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to the star dot is % inch. 

At D to 8 go in >^ inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to E. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 19 
inches. 

H to N is 1-6 of breast measure. 

I to H is l/i inch. 

H to J is 1-3 of breast measure. 

J to K is >| inch. 

L is half way between M to K. 

K to M is X of breast measure. 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 11|4 plus 1)4 inches 13'4 inches. 

M to X is 1-6 breast measure. 

X to S is the same. 

S to R is >^ ii^ch. 

From A to O is Ji inch more than 1-6 breast. 

O to P is >S inch. 

Draw a line from P to R and shajje the back. 

Measure the back from A to P. 

Apply to I and U}) to \V the straj) measure 12 inches net. 

Diaw a line from W to F to get U. 

U to V is U inch. 

Apply to overshoulder measure plus U inch from G to 
32 and J to V ISJi inches. 

Square out from W to 26. 

26 to 24 is '.< inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

Draw a line from U to 24 to get gorge. 

W to T is ;i inch less than P to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scve. 

C to Y is !4 inch. 



Y to 3 is 1-6 waist measure. 
3 to 6 is 13^ inches. 
3 to Z is 1-3 of waist measure. 
Z to 4 is U inch. 

6 to 5 is J^ waist measure, 5 to 7 is the same. 
Sweep from 8 through 12 to 19, (livoting at W. 
19 to 17 is IX inches. 

12 to 35 is 1-3 of breast measure. 

D to S and 8 to 9 is the same as from C to Y and Y to 3. 

10 to n is "4 inch. 

THE REVER. 

Make width of rever 2>4 inches from 12 to 17. 
Draw a line from 7 through 21 to 23. 

7 to 27 is 31^ inches and 21 to 20 is the same. 
Froai 22 to 23 is 3 inches. 

THE SKIRT. 

Pkue square at line 5, 33 and 34 and square down to 13. 

34 to 33 is 1 inch. 

Shape the top of skirt as represented from 10 through to 
34. 12 and 17. 

From 5 to 13 is 9 inches. 

Square with line 13. 

Draw a line to 14, 

From 13 to 14 is 1-3 of seat measure. 

14 to 15 is U inch. 

Curv^e the back spring line from 10 to 16, rouuding it K 
inch at 15. 

Square the front of skirt from 17 to 18. 

Finish skirt and shape the bottom as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 27 to 28. 

29 to 2>> is 1 X inch. 

28 to 30 is l}i inch. 

24 to 31 is the same. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



25 



PLATE IX. 




TKis diagram represents tKe FrencK Frock Coat and appeared in one of tKe issues of 
The American Gentleman. 



26 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



DRESS COAT 



This draft is produced by the follow 

Depth sc\'e 9j4 inches 

Natural waist . ...-. ..17U inches 

Fashionable waist 19-V inches 

Full length . 41 inches 

Strap 11 'i inches 

Square lines A E and A Z. 

From A to B is 9^+ inches the depth scye. 

A to C is natural waist 17 M inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist 19^ inches. 

A to E is 41 full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

B to star dot is ^i inch. 

At D to 3 go in yi inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to E. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
measure 19 inches. 

H to N is 2X inches. 

I to 8 is >^ breast measure. 

H to K is 1-3 of breast. 

J to K is >^ inch 

K to M is )i( brea.st measure. 

M to L is >s breast measure. ' 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 12 plus 1^4 inches 13 ■< inches. 

M to W is 1-6 breast measure. 

W to R is the same. 

R to Q is }.i inch. 

From A to O is >+ inch more than 1-6 breast. 

O to P is >^ inch. 

Draw a line from P to Q and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to P. 

Apply to I and up to V the strap measure 11'-. inches 
net. 

Draw a line from V to F to get T. 

T to U is H inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus -'+ inch from G to 
31 and J to U 18^ inches. 

Square out from V to 30 

30 to 29 is M inch more than 1-6 of breast measure. 

Draw a line from T to 29 to get gjrge. 

V to S is X inch less than P to U 
Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 
C to Y is J^ inch. 

Y to X is 2 inches. 



ing measurements with allowriflces : 

Overshoulder 18% inches 

Blade 13>2 inches 

Breast . 38 inches 

Waist ..-.- -34 inche,3 

X to 4 is 1'i inches. 

4 to 3 is /i of waist. 
3 to 5 is 1-4 inch. 

5 to 6 is 1-6 breast measure. 

6 to 7 is 34 inch less than % of waist measure. 

D to 8 and 8 to 9 is the same as fn.m C to Y and Y 
toX. 
Square down from 9 to get 21. 

10 to 12 is >< inch. 

Sweep from 10 to 11 pivoting at V. 

7 to 11 is X inch more than X breast measure. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 6 to 19 and square down to 15. 

15 to 13 is two inches. 

Shape the top of skirt as represented from 12 through 
13 and 11. 

From 6 to 15 is SW inches. 

Square with line 15. 

Draw a line to 16 from 15 to 16 is yi seat measure 16 to 
18 is fs inch. 

Curve the back spring line from 12 to 17 rounding it 
inch as represented. 

From 11 to 14 is X of waist measure. 

Draw a line from 14 to 20. 

11 to 19 is 1 J'2 inches. 

17 to 20 is 1-3 of waist measure. 

Curve slightly the front edge of skirt from 19 to 20. 

Finish as represented. 

THE REVER 

Draw a line from 7 through 25 to 27. 

27 to 28 is 2 inches. 

25 to 26 is 2^ inches. 

7 to 24 is2>< inches. 

19 to 23 is lii inches. 

22 to N is the normal front center line. 

Finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



27 



PLATE X. 




28 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



BON SOIR COAT 



This draft is pro(iiv--ed by the follow 

Depth scye lo inches 

Natural waist ....17% inches 
Fashionable waist.. 19^/2 inches 

Full length 40 inches 

Strap 12 inches 

Square lines A E and A W. 

From A to B is 10 inches the depth scye. 

A to C is natural waist 17H inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist 19V2 inches. 

A to E is 40 inches full length. 

F is half way between A and B. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

B to Star dot is J4 inch. 

At D to 9 go in V2 inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to E 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
19 inches. 

IT to N is 2 inches. 

N to O is 3 inches. 

I to H is Va breast measure. 

H to K is 1-3 breast measure. 

J to K is Va inch. 

K to M is Vi breast measure. 

M/ to L is Va breast measure. 

Square up and down from J and apply lilade measure 
from G to J. 

11% plus iVa inches 1354 inches. 

M to X is 1-6 breast measure. 

X to S is % inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

S to R is V2 inch. 

From A to P is V4 inch more than 1-6 breast meisure. 

P to Q is 5^ inch. 

Draw a line from Q to R and sliape the hack. 

Measure the back from A to Q. apply to T and up to W 
the strap measure 12 inches net. 

Draw a line from W to 29 to get U. 

U to V is 54 inch. 

F up to 30 is 1-16 of breast measure for the high shoul- 
der figure. 

Apply 'the overshoulder measure plus 54 inch from G to 
28 and J to V is 19% inches. 

Square out from W to 27. 



,ng measurements with allowauccs. 

Overshoulder i9'/2 inches 

Blade I3y2 inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 38 inches 

27 to 24 is Yi inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

Draw a line from U to 24 to get gorge. 

W to T is ^ inch less than Q to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

C to Y is '/, inch. 

Y to Z is 2 inches. 

Z to 3 is i?i inches. 

3 to 4 is 54 of waist and d is t''e I'ne between sidebody 
and forenart where ever it crosses the line. 

From 4 to 7 is the leneth of sidebody. 

From d to 8 is the length of forenart. 

This instruction Hves good results when the waist is 
laro-er than the breast. 

5 to 6 is V2 of w^ist and sonare down from 6 to get !•?. 

D to 9 and 9 to 10 is the same as from C to Y and Y 
to Z. 

Square down from 10 to get 21. 

II to 12 is % in'-h. 

Sweep from 6 to 13 pivoting at W. 

THE SKIRT. 

Pbce sciuare at line 5 and square down to 17. 
Shape the ton of skirt as represented from 12 to t6. 
14 to 16 is 'A inch. 
From S to 17 is 7 inches. 
Square w'th line 17. 

Draw a line to 18 from 17 to 18 is Vb of seat measure. 
18 to 19 is % inch. 

Curve the back spring line from 12 to 20 rounding it 
as represented. 

From 13 to 14 is 54 of waist measure. 

14 to 16 is Va inch. 

Draw a line from 16 to 22. 

20 to 22 is 1-3 of waist measure. 

Curve slightly front edge of skirt from 16 to 22. 

Finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



29 



PLATE XL 




30 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



CLERICAL 



This draft is produced by the following measurements with allowances. 



Depth scye 9% inches 

Natural ^aist 17'/^ inches 

Fashionable waist.. 19^ inches 

Full length 40 inches 

Strap 1 1 % inches 

Square lines A E and A 26. 

From A to B is 9J4 inches depth of scye. 

A to C is natural waist 175^ inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist I9y2 inches. 

A to E is 40 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to star dot is 34 inch. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
measure 19 inches. 

H to M is usually 2J4 inches but clerical and military 
should be 2 inches. 

M to N is 1%, inches. 

J to H is % breast measure. 

H to J is 1-3 breast measure. 

J to K is % inch. 

K to O is 34 breast measure. 

O to L is 1-12 breast measure. 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 11% inches plus 1V2 inches 13% inches. 

O to Z is 1-6 breast measure. 

Z to S is 1-6 of breast. 

S to R is V2 inch. 

From A to P is Vi inch more than 1-6 of breast. 

P to Q is H inch. 

Draw a line from Q to R and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to Q ; apply to I. 

And up to X the strap measure 11% inches net. 

V to W is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus 34 inch. 

From G to 28 and J to W i8'/4 inches. 

Square out from X to 27. 

27 to 20 is V2 inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

20 to 22 is % inch. 



Overshoulder 13% inches 

Blade 13V4 inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 36 inches 

Draw a line from V to 20 to get gorge. 
X to U is Vi inch less than Q to R. 
Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 
C to Y is Vi inch. 
Y to 3 is % of breast. 
3 to 6 is % inch. 
6 to ID is 14 of waist. 
8 to 9 is I inch. 

10 to II is 3^ inch more than Vi of breast. 
D to 4 and 4 to 5 is the same as from C to Y and Y 
to 3. 

Square down from 5 to get T. 
Sweep from 12 to 13 pivoting at X. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 10 to 14 and square down to 15. 

Shape the top of skirt as represented from 12 through 
to 14 and 13. 

Square with line 15. 

Draw a line to 16. 

From IS to 16 is % of seat measure. 

16 to 18 is 34 inc.h. 

Curve the back spring line from line 12 to 17 rounding 
it !4 inch at 18. 

Shape the front of skirt from 13 to 19 and the bottom 
from 17 to 19. 

Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a line from 25 to 34 inch below point 21. 
The width of collar is iVi inches from 25 to 24 and 21 
to 24 is the same. 
Finish as indicated. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



31 



PLATE XII. 




n 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



POLICE UNIFORM COAT 



This draft is produced by the following measurements with allowances 

Depth scye - 11 inches 

Natural waist 1>S inches 

Fashionable waist 20 inches 

Full length 44.'4 inches 



Strap 14!4: inches 

Square lines A E and A 24. 

From A to B is 11 inches the depth scye. 

A to C is natural waist IS inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist 20 inches. 

A to E is 44 '4 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to star dot is ^i inch. 

At D to 3 go in Vz inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to E. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
measure 22 J4 inches. 

H to N is 1-6 of breast measure. 

H to K is 1-3 of breast measure. 

K to J is J4 inch 

I is half way between J and H. , 

K to M is ^ of breast measure. 

M to L is 2)i inches. 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 14 inches plus 1>^ inches, 15>^ inches. 

M to W is 1-5 breast measure. 

W to S is the same. 

5 to R is % inch. 

From A to O is % inch more than 1-6 breast measure O 
to P is % inch. 

Draw a line from P to R and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to P 

Apply to I and uji to X the strap measure 14'+ inches 
net. 

Draw a line f 1 om X to F to get U. 

U to V is M inch. 

Apply the ovenshoulder measure plus '4 inch from G to 
(J and J to V, 22 inches. 

.Square out from X to 23. 

li to 21 is Yi inch more than >s breast measure. 

X to 22 is ,'4 of breast measure. 

Draw a line from U to 21 to get gorge. 

X to T is ,'4 inch less than P to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

C to Y is Yt inch. 

Y to Z is ,'s waist measure. 

Z to 6 is 14+ inches. 

6 to 7 is X of waist. 

7 to 8 is \i inch. 

5 to 10 is '-2 of waist. 
10 to 1 1 is the same. 



Overshoulder 11 inches 

Blade 15>^ inches 

Breast ...45 inches 

Waist 43 inches 

11 to 25 is ,'4 inch. 

D to .1 and 3 to 4 is the same as from C to Y and Y 
to Z. 

Square down from 4 to get 5. . 
9 to 12 is >'2 inch. 

Sweep from 12 to 10 pivoting at X. 
25 to 13 is X of breast measure. 

THE REVER. 

Draw a line from 25 through 27 to 29. 

The rever is iy^ inches from 13 to 16. 

25 to 26 is 4 inches. 

27 to 28 is 5 inches. 

29 to 30 is the same. 

Finish che rever as represented. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 10 to 15 and .square down to 14. 

Shape the top of skirt as represented from 12 through 
to 15, 16 and 13. 

From 10 to 14 is >< inch less than % of breast. 

Square with line 14. 

Draw a line to 17, 14 to 17 is H of seat. 

17 to IS is Y inch. 

Curve the back sprmg line from 12 to 19, rounding it 
% inch as represented. 

Dra\i' a line from 13 to 20. 

Shape the front edge and bottom as indicated. 

The button line is 1 inch back of the side neck and 
l',i inches from the front edge of the bottom. 

The back skirts are ornamented with the side edges. 

THE COLLAR. 

This garment re(]uires a turndown collar as reinesentcd 
in the diagram. 

Square out from A B and A D 

A to B is 10 inches, half of collar. 

A to D is IX inches. 

A to C is lyi inches. 

Curve the line slightly from A to E. 

E to F is Yz inch. 

H to G is the same. 

The leaf of collar is 2.'4 inches from E to G. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



33 



PLATE XIII. 




34 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FULL BOX OVERCOAT 



This draft is produced by the 

Depth scye 1 1 inches 

Waist leiiijth i8 inches 

Hip length 25 inches 

Full length 44 inches 

Strap 13 inches 

Square lines A E and A 18. 

From A to B is II inches depth scye. 

A to C is 18 inches waist length. 

A to D is hip length 25 inches. 

A to E is 44 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to star dot is % inch. 

From F to 20 is 1/16 of breast. 

At C to R go out 54 inch. 

Draw a line from A to S. 

From B to G is half of full breast 21^2 inches. 

G to M is 2J4 inches. M to N is the same. 

G to H is 1-12 of breast. 

G to J is 1-3 of breast. 

J to I is % inch. 

J to L is V4 of breast. 

L to K is 54 inch. 

K to O is 1-12 breast. 

C to W is % of waist. 

V to I is ^ inch- and square down from V to get W. 

Draw a line from O. through i to 2 and up from L 
to U. 

L to U is J^ inch more than 1-6 breast. 

U to T is Vi inch. 

Square up from I and apply the blade measure from J 
to I 13% plus iVz inches i5'/4 inches. 

From A to P is 14 more than 1-6 breast measure. 

P to Q is s/s inch. 

Draw a line from Q to T and shape the back. 



following measurments with allowances. 

Overshoulder 21 inches 

Blade 15% inches 

Breast 43 inches 

Waist 40 inches 

Seat 44 inches 

Measure the distance from A to Q. Apply to H and up 
to'Z the strap measure 13 inches net. 

Draw a line from Z to 20 to get X. 
• X to Y is 54 inch. 

Measure the back from B to 19 apply to I and Y for 
overshoulder measure 2054 plus 54 inch 21 inches. 

15 to 14 is 1-6 breast measure. 

Draw a line from 14 to X to get <'nr<3;e. 

Z to 21 is J4 inch less than Q to T. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and armscye. 

4 to 5 is % inch more than V2 waist measure. 

Square down from 5 to 9 shape the front. 

Place square at line 4 "and square down to 3. 

From 4 to 3 is 7^ inches. 

Square with line 3 to 6. 

From 6 to 3 is 1-3 seat measure. 

6 to 7 is sVj inches. 

Draw a line from O to 8. 

Sweep from 2 to 8 pivoting at O. 

Sweep from 8 to 9, pivoting at Z. 

Shape the side and bottom. 

Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 10 to 11. 
12 to II is 1% inches. 
II to 13 is 2 inches. 

16 to 17 is i^i inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



35 



PLATE XIV. 




36 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



BELL BOTTOM FRENCH OVERCOAT 



This draft is produced by the following measurements with allowances. 



Depth scje liVi inches 

Natural waist i8 inches 

Fashionable waist.. 20 inches 

Hip length 26 inches 

Full length 50 inches 

Strap 13!^ inches 

Square lines A to Z and A to E. 

A to B is 11% inches the depth scye. 

C is the natural waist length 1854 inches. 

A to D is the fashionable waist length 20^ inches. 

10 is hip length 26 inches. 

A to E is SO inches full length. 

Square out from B C D 10 and E. 

B to the star dot is H inch. 

F is half way between A and B. 

At C go in % inch. 

Draw a line up to F and down to i through 10 to 24. 

B to G is 1/4 inch. 

G to H is half of breast 22 inches. 

H to N is 2J4 inches. 

N to O is the same. 

Square down from O to 15 and up to Z. 

H to K is Vs of breast. 

K to J is % inch. 

K to L is 54 of breast. 

L to M is I inch. 

Square down from J to get 6. 

Apply the blade measure from G to J i,s% plus iVa 
inches isVi inches and square up from J. 

Draw a line up from L and down from M to 9. 

g to II is Vz inch. 

L to X is 1-12 breast measure. 

X to S is J4 of breast. 

S to R is Vs inch. 

A to P is % inch more than 1-6 of breast. 

P to Q is 5^ inch. 

Draw a line from Q to R. 

Shape the back pressing square on the point 2 and 11 
to 13. 



Overshoulder 21 inches 

Blade 15% inches 

Breast 44 inches 

Waist 42 inches 

Seat 45 inches 

H to I is 1-12 of breast. 
Square up from I to W. 
Measure distance from A to Q. 

Apply to I and W for strap measure i3'/2 inches net. 
Draw a line from W to F to get U. 
U to V is % inch. 

Square out from V through W to 20. 
Measure from G to Y. 

Apply to J and V for overshoulder measure 205.^4 plus 
% inch 21 inches. 
20 to 21 is 1-6 breast measure. 
Draw a line from 20 to U to get gorge. 
VV to T is % inch less than Q to R. 
Shape gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

3 to 5 is % waist measure. 

4 to 3 is V4 inch less than 1-3 of breast. 
2 to 4 is I inch. 

6 to 7 is Vs of seat. 

7 to 8 is 3% inches. 

Draw a line from 4 through 8 to 12. 
Shape the front from 20 to 16. 
Sweep from 13 to 12, pivoting at L. 
Sweep from 12 to 14, pivoting at W. 
14 to 15 is i!4 inches. 
Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 16 to 17. 

18 to 17 is I 'A inches. 

17 to 19 is 2 inches. 

22 to 23 is iVi inches. 

Shape the collar and finish as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



37 



PLATE XV. 




Tkis diagram represents tKe first French Bell Overcoat introduced in this country, and appeared in one of 



38 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FLOWING FRENCH PALETOT 



This draft is produced h 

Depth scye ll 

Natural waist iS 

Fashionable waist.. 20 

Hip length 26 

Full length 52 

Strap 12% inches 

Sqiiare lines A to F and A to 18. 

A to B is II inches the depth scye. 

C is the natural waist length 18 inches. 

A to D IS fashionable waist length 20 inches. 

A to E is hip length 26 inches. 

A to F is 52 inches full length. 

Square out froin B C D E ami F. 

B to star dot is M inch. 

G is half way between A and B. 

G to 20 is 1-16 breast measure. 

At C and D go in % inch. 

Draw a line up to G and down to I, through 8 and F. 

From the line inside of H to I is half of full breast 
measure 21 inches. 

I to J is 1-12 of breast. 

I to L is 1-3 of breast. 

L to K is % inch. 

O is half way between M to K. 

L to M is 14 of breast measure. 

M to N is I inch. 

Square down from N to 10 and np to M to 27. 

ZJ to U is V2 inch. 

M to T is 1-12 of breast. 

Square up and down from K and apply the blade meas- 
ure from H to K 131/2 plus iVi inch 15 inches. 

A to R is Vi inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

R to S is Vi inch. 

Draw a line from S to U and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to S. 

Apply to J and up to Y the strap measure 12% inches 
net. 

Draw a line from Y to 20 to get W V U and 27. 

W to X is fi inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus 54 i'T-"h from H 
to ig and K to X 20% inches. 



the folli 


3wmg me.TSurements 


with allcwanc 


inches 


Overshoulder . . 


. ..20% inches 


inches 


Blade 


...15 inches 


inches 


Breast 


. .42 , inches 


inches 


Waist 


...38 inches 


inches 


Seat 


...44 inches 



Square out from Y to 17. 
17 to 16 is 1-6 breast measure. 
Draw a line from W to 16 to get gorge. 
Y to V is Vi inch less than S to U. 
Shape the gorge shoulder and armscye. 
From I to 2 and 8 to 6 is V-i inch more than 1-3 breast 
measure. 

2 to 4 is "/J inch and from 2 draw a line, through to 6 
to get Z. 

3 to 5 is Vs inch more tb?,n V2 of waist measure. 
Square down from 5 to 15. 

Place square at line 3 and squire down to 9. 

Square with lire 9 draw line to 11. 

9 to II is % seat measure. 

II to 12 is % of seat. 

Draw a line from 6 through 12 to 13. 

Sweep from Z to 13, pivoting at T. 

Sweep from 13 to 14, pivoting at Y. 

14 to 15 is I inch. 

Shape the front side and bottom as represented. 

Draw a line from O to 22 for the pocket opening 13 
inches. 

21 to 22 is Va inch. 

% inch V is taken out from 25 to 26. 

Curve sligiitly from 2.}, to 24 and V2 inch is cut in a fish 
form as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 5 to 28. 

29 to 28 is Vi inch. 

28 to 30 is 2 inches. 

31 to 32 is 1% inch. 

Share the collar and finish as represented. 



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PLATE XVI. 




40 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FRENCH SURTOUT 



This draft is produced by the following measureinents with allowances. 



Depth scye lo'/i inches 

Natural waist .... iSli inches 
Fashionable waist .20% inches 

Full length 52 inches 

Strap 13 inches 

Square lines A E and A Z. 

From A to B is I0}4 the depth scye. 

A to C is natural waist 18% inches, 

A to D is fashionable waist 20^ inches. 

A to E is 52 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

From F to Q % inch. 

B to star dot is 54 inch. 

At D go in % inch.- 

Draw 3 line up to F and down to E. 

From the line inside of G to H is half of full breast 
measure 20% inches. 

H to N is 1-6 of breast measure. 

I to H is % of breast measure. 

H to K is 1-3 of breast measure. 

J to K is % inch. 

K to M is 34 of breast measure. 

M to L is 5^ of breast measure. 

Square up and down from J and apply blade measure 
from G to J 12% plus 1% inches 14% inches. 

M to T is 1-6 breist measure. 

T to S is the same. 

S to R is % inch. 

From A to O is J4 i"ch more than 1-6 of breast. 

O to P is §^ inch. 

Draw a line from P to R and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to P. 

Apply to I and up to X the strap measure 13 inches net. 

Draw a line from X to 30 to get V. 

V to W is M inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from G to 
31 and J to W 2oyo inches. 
Square out from X t'^ Y. 

Y to 22 is % inch more than 1-6 of breast. 



Overshoulder 20V2 inches 

Blade 14% inches 

Breast 41 inches 

Waist 36 inches 

Draw a line from V to 22 to get gorge. ', 

X to U is 54 inch less than P to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

C to 2 is % inch. 

2 to 4 is 1-6 of waist. 

4 to 9 is }4 of waist. 

7 to 4 is i}i inch. 

11 to 12 is H of waist. 

D to 3 and 3 to S is the same as from C to 2 and 2 to 4. 
Square down from 5 to get 6. 
Sweep from D to 16, pivoting at X. 

16 to 21 is Vi inch. 

THE REVER. 

Draw a line from 12 through 25 to 27. 

The width of rever is 2 inches from 16 to 20. 

12 to 24 is 4 inches. 

25 to 26 is 4'4 inches. 
27 to 28 is 3V2 inches. 
Finish the rever as represented. 

THE SKIRT. 

Place square at line 11, 13 and 14 and square down to 15. 

13 to 14 is 2 inches. 

8 to 29 is i]/2 inches. 

Shape the lop of skirt as represented from 29 through 
14 to 20. 
From II to 15 is 9 inches. 
Square with line 15. 
Draw a line to 17 from 15 to 17 is 2-3 of seat. 

17 to 19 is % inch. 

Curve the back spring line from 29 to 18, rounding 
it % inch as represented. 

Square down the front edge of skirt from 20 to 30. 
Finish the front edge and bottom as represented. 



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41 



PLATE XVII. 




Dip Front Frencn Surtout, Full Bell Skirt. 

Reproduction or diagram from tne Americanized French Cutting Method, giving the prospective subscriber an 

idea or the style produced by this method. 



42 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



PADDOCK 



This draft is produced by the following measurements with allowances. 



Depth scye I0% inches 

Natural waist 17% inches 

Fashionable waist.. 19% inches 

Full length 50 inches 

Strap 13V4, inches 

Square lines A E and A 20. 

From A to B is lO-M inches depth scye. 

A to C is natural waist I7J4 inches. 

A to D is fashionable waist 19% inches. 

A to E is 50 inches full length. 

Square out from BCD and E. 

F is half way between A and B. 

B to star dot is 54 inch. 

From B to G is half of full breast measure. 

G to M is 1-6 of breast. 

M to N is i^ inches. 

H to G IS ^^ breast measure. 

G to J is Vs of breast. 

J to I is % inch. 

K is half way between L to J. 

Square up and down from I and apply blade measure 
from B to I 12^4 plus 1 54 inches, 1354 inches. 

L to T is 1-6 breast measure. 

T to S is Vi inch less than 1-6 breast measure. 

S to R is ^ inch. 

From A to O is J4 i"ch more than 1-6 breast. 

O to P is % inch. 

Draw a line from P to R and shape the back. 

Measure the back from A to P. 

Apply to H and up to X the strap measure 13% inches 
net. 

Draw a line from X to F to get Y. 

Y to Z is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus % inch from B to 
Q and I to Z 2o;4 inches. 



Overshoulder 2oV4 inches 

Blade 13% inches 

Breast 40 inches 

Waist 38 inches 

Square out from X to 21. ! 

21 at 22 is 1-6 breast measure. 

24 to X is J4 breast measure. 

Draw a line from Y to 22 to get gorge. 

X to W IS % inch less than P to R. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

C to V is 1-6 of waist. 

V to 4 is I inch. 

C to 6 is % of waist. 

6 to 7 is % inch. 

8 to 9 is % of waist. 

9 to 10 is iJ4 inches, 23 to 24 is the creased line. 
D to U is the same as from C to V and 

Draw <a line from U to get 3. 

From 6 to 13 is Vs breast measure. 

Draw a line from 13 to 5 for the top of skirt and shape 
it from 5 to 14. 

5 to II is J/i inch. 

Sweep from 11 to 12, pivoting at X. 

Square down from 12 to 19 for the front edge. 

Place square at line 8 and square down to 14. 

From 8 to 14 is 1-3 of breast. 

Square with line 14. 

Draw a line to 15 from 14 to 16 is Vi of seat measure. 

16 to 18 is 'A inch. 

Curve the back spring line from 5 to 17, rounding it V2 
inch as represented. 

Finish the front edge and bottom as illustrated. 



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43 



PLATE XVIIl. 




44 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FRENCH ULSTER 



This draft is produced by the follow 

Depth scye ii% inches 

Natural waist i8 inches 

Fashionable waist .20 inches 

Hip length 25 inches 

Full length _ 54 inches 

Strap i3'/2 inches 

Square lines A F and A 25. 
A to B is 1 1 14 inches depth scye. 
C is natural waist length 18 inches. 
A to D is fashionable waist len.sfth 20 inches. 
E is hip length 26 inches. 
A to F is full length 54 inches. 
Square out from B C D E and F. 
B to star dot is }i inch. 
G is half way between A and B. 
At C go in % inch. 

Draw a line up to G and down to i through 9 to 17. 
From the line inside of H to I, is half of full breast 
measure. 

I to O is 254 inches. 

to P and P to Q is the same. 

1 to J is 1-12 breast measure. 
I to L is 1-3 breast measure. 
K to L is % inch. 
L to M is Vi breast measure. 
M to N is I inch. 
Square up and down from K and apply blade measure 

from H to K 13^ plus i^ inches 1554 inches. 

Draw a line up from M and down from N to 12. 

M to Z is 1-12 breast measure. 

Z to U is 54 breast measure. 

U to T is ¥2 inch. 

From A to R is % inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

R to S is % inch. 

Draw a line from S to T and shape the back. 

Measure the distance of back from A to S. 

Apply to J and up to Y the strap measure. i3'/4 inches 
net. 

Draw a line from Y to G to get W. 



ing measurements with allowances. 

Overshoulder 21 inches 

Blade 15% inches 

Breast 44 inches 

Waist 41 inches 

Seat 45 inches 

W to X is % inch. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus ^ inch from H to 
30 and K to X 21 inches. 
Square out from Y to 26. 
26 to 24 is 1-6 breast measure. 
Draw a line from W to 24 to get gorge. 
Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

1 to 2 is 1-3 of breast measure. 

2 to 4 is y^ inch and 7 to 8 is the same. 

3 to 5 is % waist measure. 
5 to 6 is 2Vi inches. 

Square line down from 10 to get 16. 

Place square at line 3 and square down to 11. 

From 3 to II is 1-3 of brenst measure. 

Square with line II. 

Draw a line to 12 from 11 to 12 is 1-3 of seat measure. 

12 to 13 is 3V2 inches. 

Draw a line from 10 through 13 to 14. 

Sweep from 16 to 17, pivoting at Z. 

Sweep from 17 to 18, pivoting at Y. 

18 to 15 is 1/4 inches. 

15 to 19 is the same. 

The width of lapel is 4 inches from 28 to 27. 

Shape the front edge and bottom. 

Finish as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a creased line from 20 to 21. 

21 to 22 is 1% inch. 

23 to 21 IS 2 inches. 

28 *o 29 is the same. 

Sliape the collar and finish as indicated. 



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45 



PLATE XIX. 




46 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



INVERNESS 



This draft is produced by the following measurements with allowances ; 



Depth scye ii inches 

Waist length 17 inches 

Hip length 24 inches 

Full length 52 inches 

Strap 13V2 inches 

Square lines A F and A U. 

A to G to 1-6 breast measure. 

A to B is II inches depth of scye. 

A to D is waist length 17 inches. 

E is hip length 24 inches. 

A to F is 52 inches full length. 

D to C is }^ breast measure. 

Square out from G B C D E and F. 

B to star dot is % inch. 

Draw a line from A to 11. 

II to F is 1-12 breast measure. 

From B to H is half of breast measure 20 inches. 

H to I is J4 breast. 

L is half way between B and I. 

M to L is 1-6 breast measure. 

L to K is 2 inches. 

H to J is i/^ of breast measure. 

Draw a line from M up to N and down to 12. 

Square up and down from K and apply blade measure 
14M inches with allowances. 

From A to O is 'A ii ch more than 1-6 breast. 

O to P is 5^ inch. 

Measure the back from A to P. 

Apply to J and up to T the strap measure 13% inches 
net. 

Draw a line from T to G to get R. 

Apply the overshoulder measure plus ^ inch from B to 
Q and K to S, 21 inches. 

Square out from T to V. 

T to W is Vs breast measure. 

V to IS is V2 inch more than 1-6 breast measure. 

15 to 16 is M inch. 

T to R is the same as P to Q. 

Draw a line from W to 15. 

Shape the gorge shoulder and arm scye. 

Cut out Vz inch V from 17 to 18. 

C to X is 5/2 waist measure. 

D to Y is the same. 



Overshoulder 21 inches 

Blade 14% inches 

Breast 40 inches 

Waist 37 inches 

Seat 42 inches 

2 to 6 is l}4 inches more than J4 waist measure. 
Place square at line 3 to 2 and square down to Z. 
From 2 to Z is 1-3 breast measure 6V> inches. 
Square with line Z. 
Draw a line to 8. 
From Z to 8 is 1-3 seat measurr 
8 to 9 is I inch. 
X to 4 is J4 inch. 
5 to X is V2 inch. 

Draw a line from 4 through 9 to 10. 
Shape the side seam from 5 through to V ab ahown in 
diagram. 

Sweep from 12 to 10. pivoting at 4. 
Sweep from 10 to 14, pivoting at T. 
14 to 30 is 154 inches. 
Finish the front edge as represented. 

THE COLLAR. 

Draw a line from 20 to 19. 

19 to 20 is 10 inches, half of collar. 

20 to 23 is i^ inches. 

20 to 22 is 2% inches. 

21 to 24 is the same as 20 to 22. 

This coat has a turn down uniform collar. 
Finish the collar as indicated. 

THE CAPE. 

The cape length is obtained arplyi'ig the inside sea "i 
length 19 inches from K to 7. 

Sweep forward to 28 and from 28 to i. pivoting at T 

The front edge of c.ipe comes to within i inch of the 
front of forepart. 

Finish cape as illustrated. 



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47 



PLATE XX. 




48 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



VESTS 

The vests are drafted just the same as the coats, but with the exception of only opening full length side and back. 

FRENCH WAIST COAT 



The measurements are 

Opening 13 inches 

Full length 28 inches 

Side length 23 inches 

Square lines A D and A O. 
A to B is 9% inches. 
C is 17 inches waist length. 
A to D is 19 inches back length. 
E is half way between A and B. 
Square out from B, C and D. 
B to S is ^ inch. 

S to F is half of breast measure 18 inches. 
F to G is 2% inches. 
H is half way between S and G. 
Draw a line from H to R. 
From H to I is 1-6 breast measure. 
H to J is the same. 
A to L is 1-6 breast measure. 
L to M is 5^ inch. 
F to K is Vs breast measure. 
Draw a line from K to get N. 

Apply the strap measure from A to M and K to N, 11% 
inches. 



produced as follows : 

Back length 19 inches 

Breast 36 inches 

Waist a inches 

Draw a line from N to E to get P. 

N to X is 54 inch. 

From N to Q is 'A inch less than from M to P. 

C to T is I inch. 

Shape the back shoulder and arm scye. 

From T to U is I inch more th^n half of waist and 
from V to Y is the same. 

A to M and N to G is the opening 12 plus i inch 13 
mches. 

From A to M and N through G to W is full length 
26J/2 plus lyi inches 28 inches. 

Shape the opening from X to G and the front edge 
from G through Y and W, 

From A to M and N to R is the side length 22 plus 
I inch 23 inches. 

Shape the sides and bottom from R to W. 

Finish as represented. 



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49 



PLATE XXI. 




50 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



DOUBLE BREASTED VEST 



The measurements are produced as follows, with the exception of onl'- l% ircbps to be added half breast measure: 

Opening 21 inches Back length 19 inches 

Full length 27 inches Breast 37 inches 

Side length 235/< inches Waist 33 inches 



Square lines A D and A O. 
A to B is 9% inches. 
C is 17 inches waist length. 
A to D is 19 J4, inches back length. 
E is half way between A and B. 
Square out from B, C and D. 
B to S is J4 inch. 

S to F is half of breast measure i&'A inches. 
F to G is 2% inches. 
G to 3 is ;4 inch. 
H is half way between S and G. 
Draw a line from H through W to R. 
H to I is 1-6 breast measure. 
J to H is the same. 
A to L is 1-6 breast measure. 
L to N is 5^ inch. 
F to K is % breast measure. 
Draw a line from K to get N. 

Apply the strap measure from A to M and K to N is 
12 inches net. 
Draw a line from N to E to get P. 



C to T is I inch. 

Shape the back shoulder and armscye. From T to U 
is I inch more than half of waist. 

V to X is % more than half of waist measure. 
Distance A to M apply N to l down to opening 20, plus i 

inch, 21 inches. 
And down Y is 25^ inches, plus iH inches 27 inches. 
X to I is 4 inches. 

Y to Z is 2 inches. 

Shape the opening from N through G to i and front 
edge from i to Z. 

A to M and N to R is the side length 22^^ plus I inch 
23'/2 inches. 

Shape the sides and bottom from R to Y and Z. 

LAPEL. 

F to 2 is 2% inches. 

F to 4 is iJ4 inches. 

5 to 6 is % inch. 

Finish collar and lapel as represented. 



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51 



PLATE XXII. 



^ 6 




52 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



VEST FOR CORPULENT FORM 



The measuremeiits are produced as follows with the exception 

Opening i6 inches 

Full length 32 inches 

Side length 28 V2 inches 

Square lines A D and A O. 

A to B is 11% inches. 

C is 20% inches waist length. 

A to D is 23 inches back length. 

E is half way between A and B. 

E to Z is Vs inch. 

Square out from B, C and D. 

B to F is half of breast measure 24 inches. 

F to G is 2J4 inches. 

H is half way between B to G. 

Draw a line from H to R. 

H to I is 1-6 breast measure. 

J to H is the same. 

A to L is 1-6 breast measure. 

L to M is % inch. 

F to K is Ji breast measure. 

Draw a line from K to get N. 
. Apply the strap measure from A to M and K to N is 
14V2 inches net. 

Draw a line from N to E to get P. 

N to Q is Vi inch less than from M to P. 

C to T is % inch. 

Shape the back shoulder and arm scye. 

From T to U is I inch more than half of waist. 



the addition of the fat recede at front of waist ; 

Back length 23 inches 

Breast 48 inches 

Waist so inches 

U to X is the same. 

The normal front center line is from F to W. 

V to W is I inch. 

Measure distance A to M. Apply N to G down to 
opening 15% plus i inch 16% inches, and down to Y 
30^ inches plus ij4 inches 32 inches full length. 

Shape the opening from N through to G and front 
edge from G through X to Y. 

A to M and N to R is the side length 27'/2 inches plus 
I inch 28% inches. 

Shape the sides and bottom from 5 to Y. 

R to 4 is ?4 inch and 5 to R is the same. 

After cutting the forepart cut the pocket from U to i. 

Square down to 3 and overlap from 3 to 2 for throwing 
fullness to the stomach or take out % inch V in the 
pocket. 



THE COLLAR. 



G to 6 is 4I/2 inches. 
6 to 8 is I inch. 

8 to 7 is the same. 

9 to 10 is % inch. 

Finish collar as represented. 



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53 



PLATE XXIII. 




54 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



FULL DRESS VEST 



The measurements are produced as follows with the 

Opening 20 inches 

Full length 27 inches 

Side length 24 inches 

Square lines A D and A O. 
A to B is 9J4 inches. 
C is 17 inches waist length. 
A to D is igl4 inches back length. 
E is half way between A and B. 
Square out from B, C and D. 
B to S is Vi inch. 

S to F is half of breast measure 19 inches. 
F to G is ij^ inches. 
H is half way between S and G. 
Draw a line from H to R. 
H to I is 1-6 breast measure. 
J to H is the same. 
A to L is 1-6 breast measure. 
L to M is % inch. 
F to K is Vb breast measure. 
Draw a line from K to get N. 

Apply the strap, measure from A to M and K to N 12 
inches net. 

Draw a line from N to E to get P. 



exception of only 1% inch to be added half at breast measure: 

Back length 19% inches 

Breast 38 inches 

Waist 34 inches 

N to Q is Vi inch less than from M to P. 

C to T is I inch. 

Shape the back shoulder and arm scye. 

From T to U is I inch more than half of waist. 

V to X is % inch more *''^n half of waist. 
Distance A to M. 

Apply N to X down to opening 19 plus I inch 20 inches 
and down to Z is 25 plus 1V2 inch 26'/4 inches. 

Shape the opening and front edge as indicated. 

A to M and N to R is the side length 221/2 plus I inch 
23 '/2 inches. 

THE COLLAR. 

Y to 2 is 5% inches. 
X to 1 is 4}i inches. 
4 to 3 is I ^ inches. 
N to W is J^ inch. 
6 to 5 is f^ inch. 

Finish the collar as represented. 



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55 



PLATE XXIV. 



§ s 




56 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 

THE EASY METHOD 
TROUSERS 



The measurements are as follows : 



Outside length ....41 '4 inches 
Inside length ....32 inches 
Waist 34 inches 

Square lines A B A N. 
A to B is the outside length. 
B to C is the inside length. 

D is 2 inches less than half way between C and B. 
Square lines out from A B C D. 
C to E is J^ seat. 

E to H is % seat, H to F is H inch. 
J to E is J4 inch I to E is the same. 
G is half way between F to C. 
E to M is 1-6 seat. 
Draw line from E through M to N. 
N to Q is V4 inch. 

Q to O is % waist, P is half way between O and Q. 
Draw line from H through I to K. 
K to L is J4 inch less than 5^2 of bottom. 
S is half way between L and K. 
S to U is Vi of knee. 
R is half way between T to U. 

Shape the outside seam dress front and inside seam as 
represented. 



Seat 40 inches 

Knee 20 inches 

Bottom 16 inches 

THE BACKPART. 

Extend all the lines. 
F to 3 is % seat. 
3 to 4 is % inch. 
Z to I is Vs of seat. 
I to 2 is Yz inch. 

Draw a line from i through Z to M. 
Shape seat seam as represented. 
Z to Y is 54 waist. 
Y to X is 2 inches. 

Shape the top, making the V % inch wide. 
F X to 4 the straight line is i inch more than % 
seat. 

T to 6 is V2 inch U to 7 is the same. 
K to 8 is I inch L to 9 is the same. 
Finish as represented. 



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57 



PLATE XXV. 




58 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



THE PEG TOP TROUSERS 



The measurements are as follows : 



Outside length . . .40 inches 

Inside length 30^2 inches 

Waist 34 inches 

Square lines A B A M. 

From A to B is 40 inches outside length. B to C is 
30'/2 inches inside length. 

D is 2 inches more than half way between C and B. 

Square lines out from C D and B. 

C to E is % seat, E to I is ^ inch. f 

E to F is }/^ seat, F to H is % inch. 

G is half way between F and C. K 

Square up from E to M and M to N is % inch, 

E to L is 1-6 seat and L to 13 is }4 inch. 

N to O is }/2 waist. 

P is half way between M and O. 

C to U is 1-6 seat. 

U to V is % inch. 

C to T is I inch, 

Draw a line froin F through S to J. 

J to K is ;4 inch less than V2 of bottom. 

R is half way between J and K. 

S to D is J/2 of knee and S to Q is 5 inches. 

Finish forepart as represented. 



Seat 38 inches 

Knee 23 inches 

Bottom 16 inches 

THE BACKPART. 

Extend all the cross lines. I 

From F to 7 is ^ seat, 7 to 6 is Vi, inch. 

Draw a line from 13 to i. 

I to 2 is % inch. 

Shape seat seam as represented. 

Z to Y is '/2 waist. 

Y to X is 2 inches. 

Shape the top, making the V % inch wide, from 4 to 
5 is ^ inch. 
3 to 5 is the same. 

V to W is !^ of seat. 
T to 14 is ij^ inches. 

D to ,9 is % inch. S to 8 is the same. 
J to 10 is I inch. K to 12 is the same. 
Finish as represented. 



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59 



PLATE XXVI. 




60 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



THE CORPULENT FORM 
TROUSERS 



The measurements are as follows : 



Outside length 38 inches 

Inside length 25 inches 

Waist 56 inches 

Square lines A B and A M. 

A to B is the outside length. 

B to r is the inside length. 

D is 2 inches less than half way between C and B. 

Square lines out from C D and B. 

C to E is % seat. 

E to I is % inch. 

E to F is ^ seat. 

F to H is I inch for large forms instead of 5^ inch. 

G is half way between 11 and H. 

Draw a line up and down from G through P to 3, 
and from G through R to S. 

E to L is 1-6 of seat. 

Draw a line from E up through L M and N. 

M to Q is % inch. 

Q to O is % waist, and P is half way between O 
and Q. 

M to N is 3^4 inches. 

P to 3 is 2 inches. 

C to II is ^ inch. 

J to K is % inch less than % of bottom. 

S is half way between J and K. 

T to U us V5 of knee. 



Seat 56 inches 

Knee 22 inches 

Bottom 18 inches 

Shape the outside seam dress front and inside seam 
as represented. 

THE BACKPART. 

Extend all the cross lines. 

F to 6 is ^ of seat. 

6 to 5 is I inch. 

Z to I is 3 inches. 

I to 2 is 2!/2 inches. 

Draw a line from 2 through i Z to L. 

Shape seat seam as represented. 

Z to Y is % waist. 

Y to X is 2 inches. 
3 to 4 is the same. 

Shape the top, making the V % inch wide. 

V to W is iVz inch. 
C to 12 is }4 inch. 
U to 8 is V2 inch. 

T to 7 is the same. 

K to 10 is I inch. 

J to 9 is the same. 

Shape as represented. ' i 



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61 



PLATE XXVII. 




62 



PROUD'S AMERICANIZED 



RIDING BREECHES 



The measurements are as follows: 



Waist 36 inches 

Seat 40 inches 

Length i6y2 inches 

THE FOREPART. 

Square lines A B and A E. 

A to C is the inside length to the knee. 

A to Z is the knee band. 

A to B is the outside length. 

Z up to D is the inside length. 

Square the lines out from A D W C Z and D. 

D to F is ¥2 seat. 

F to G is 1-12 seat. 

G to H is J/^ seat and H to I is i inch. 

Square up from F to E. 

E to J is I inch. 

From J to 7 is 1-6 seat. 

Shape the front and dress through J and 7 to H and I. 

J to K is !^ waist 

K to 17 is i^ inches. 

J to Y is I inch. 

Shape the top from Y to 17. 

L is half way between D and G. 

D to X is I inch. 

Square down from E to M. 

Shape the inside seem from I through T R and P 
to M. 

From R to S is Vi inch more than 1-3 of knee, and 
from P to Q is Vi inch more than 1-3 of knee band. 

M to N is ^ inch and N to O is 5 inches and O to S 
is the same. 

Finish the forepart as represented, 

THE BACKPART. 

Extend all the cross lines. 
I to 2 is Vg seat. 
Square up from L through 3 to 5. 
From L to 3 is % seat and 3 to 5 is % inch. 
Shape the seat seam from 5 through 7 to 2 as repre- 
sented. 



Full length 33 inches 

Knee 155^ inches 

Knee band i^yi inches 

16 to 17 is V4 inch more than ^ waist. 

A to 4 is lyi inches and 4 to 6 is the same. 

X to 10 is 2 inches. 

V to 15 is 2% inches. 

S to 13 is 3 inches, and Q to 11 is the same. 

O to 9 is 3% inches. 

Shape the outside seam from 4 through 10. 15 and 13, 12 
to 9. 

T to 14 is 1% inches. 

U to T is the same. 

R to 12 is Vz inch. 

P to 10 is the same. 

M to 8 is % inch. 

Shape the inside seam from 2 through 14. 12 and 10 
to 8. 

Shape the top and V as represented. 

The buttons and button holes are located by the black 
spots in the side seam line below S and 13. 

FOREPART CUFF. 

Calf Bottom 12 

Calf 14 

Square lines A B and A C. 

C to G is 1 inch. 

A to F is the same. 

A to B is the length of cuff. 

G to F is % inch more th^n 1-3 of calf. 

D to B is % inch more than 1-3 of calf bottom. 

Between E to D is l^ inches V. 

BACKPART CUFF. 

A to L, F to M and B to N is 2 inches. 
C to H is 2 inches and G to I is the same. 
E to K is J4 i"ch and K to J is ^ inch. 
Finish the cuff as represented. 



FRENCH CUTTING METHOD 



63 



PLATE XXVIII. 




Proportion Table for Trousers 



Waist 


Hip 


Knee 


Bottom 


Rise 


30 


34 


17 1-2 


15 1-2 


8 1-2 


31 


35 


17 1-2 


15 1-2 


8 3-4 


32 


36 


18 


15 3-4 


9 


33 


37 


18 


16 


9 1-4 


34 


38 


18 1-2 


16 


9 1-2 


35 


39 


19 


16 


9 3-4 


36 


40 


19 


16 


10 


37 


41 


19 1-2 


16 1-2 


10 1-4 


38 


42 


20 


16 1-2 


10 1-2 


39 


43 


20 1-2 


17 


10 3-4 


40 


44 


21 


17 


11 


41 


45 


21 1-2 


17 


11 1-4 


42 


46 


22 


17 


11 1-2 


43 


47 


22 1-2 


17 1-2 


11 3-4 


44 


48 


23 


18 


12 



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